James McBride: Deacon King Kong (S01E06)
S01E06
Oprah and McBride engage in a conversation about the relevance of his novel in today's society, emphasizing its exploration of the Black experience. They delve into the motivations behind his characters and the personal stories that inspired him to write.
Show
Oprah's Book Club
Episode
S01E06
Air Date
Jul 30, 2020
Season 1 Episodes
S01E05
Robert Kolker: Hidden Valley Road
S01E06
James McBride: Deacon King Kong
S01E07
Isabel Wilkerson: Caste
S01E08
Marilynne Robinson: Gilead
S01E09
Marilynne Robinson: Home
S01E10
Marilynne Robinson: Lila
S01E11
Marilynne Robinson: Jack
S01E12
Nathan Harris: The Sweetness of Water
S01E13
Honorée Fanonne Jeffers: The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois
S01E14
Richard Powers: Bewilderment